Nancy Mae Annable Bailey
June 28, 2014
Nancy Mae Bailey, 84, died at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Saturday, June 28, 2014 after a brief illness. Nancy was born May 11, 1930 in Des Moines IA, the fifth daughter of Carlton and Lillian Cox Annable. The family later moved to Sioux City where Nancy attended Central High School. She graduated from North Des Moines in 1948.
Nancy taught 2nd grade at Stowe School in Des Moines after attending Grandview College and Iowa State Teachers College. She received her B.S. in Education from Drake University in 1956.
She was married to Dr. Lyle Robert Bailey in June of 1953 and together they had five children. They later divorced.
Nancy lived in Chandler, AZ from 1961 to 1993 and was postmaster at Williams Air Force Base from the early 80’s until 1993. She moved to Des Moines to serve as her mother’s care-giver until 2002 when she moved to Jacob’s Place.
Nancy was an expert knitter and an active member and past president of the Des Moines Knitting Guild. She enjoyed bird-watching and observing other wildlife from her apartment window and was an inveterate reader.
Nancy is survived by her children Marc Lee Bailey, James Robert Bailey (Mari), Jennifer Jo Bailey Hayes, Charles Franklin Bailey (Melanie), and Randall Dean Bailey (Kathy), all of whom live in the Phoenix area; six grandchildren; two sisters, Carlene Tagstrom, Sioux City and Gail Froyen (Len), Cedar Falls, IA; many nieces and nephews; and her devoted care-giver, Robbin McAllister.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Shirley Kellogg, Lois Bengtson, and Virginia Chambers.
A memorial for Nancy will be held at the Living Word Bible Church, 3520 E. Brown Road, in Mesa, Arizona, on July 26, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with the inurnment in her parents burial plot at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014.
Hamilton's Funeral Services have assisted the family with arrangements.
The Munro Family
07/26/2014
Dear Bailey Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family for your loss of Nancy Mae. Even when our loved ones seem to have lived a good full life, our time with them always seems to be cut short of our hearts desire. I personally find comfort in Gods promise to live forever, Psalm 37:29, under much better conditions on earth. May the God of all comfort bring hope to your hearts with his promise of a future resurrection, Psalm 147:3 and Acts 24:15, may these verses bring you comfort too. May you, also, in time find comfort in your mothers cherished memories, and strength in the companionship of the life you shared together!
With heartfelt condolences,
The Munro Family
Susan Elmblad
07/24/2014
Dear Bailey family, I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Claradell Shedd
07/22/2014
The halls of North High are diminished with Nancy's passing. Prayers and thoughts to her family and friends. Nancy's 1948 North High class page: http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1948(2008.60).html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
Joseph F. Miller
07/04/2014
Aunt Nancy was more than just herself. She was a distinct part of a wonderful family. She was everything to my mom, grandma, and father. My great grandma too. With these 4 together again, it will be up to us to provide the light in this often dark world. She has always been in those places when I needed her with knowledge, compassion, and love. The strongest parts of me, I learned from my Aunt. It feels like some glue has come off of the strongest family I ever knew, but there are many of us and we all know what it takes. Thanks to all of you that brought joy to Aunt Nancy.
Cynthia Fisher
07/03/2014
I met Nancy through the Des Moines Knitting Guild and always enjoyed our conversations. She had a great sense of humor. She had a heart for charity knitting like I have. She was a special woman. My sympathies to her family.
Des Moines Knitting Guild
07/02/2014
The Des Moines Knitting Guild unanimously created the "Nancy Bailey Knitting Award" to be given at the State Fair in 2015.
Pat Buddemeyer
07/01/2014
To the Bailey Family, I'm am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I have many fond memories of good times with your mom. She was an amazing women; very kind and big hearted.
Jack Alves
07/01/2014
Sorry for your loss....
Mary Blair
07/01/2014
I cleaned for Nancy for many years, started about three years before her mother's death. I enjoyed working for her and missed when she got assistance elsewhere. She had a laugh that was deep and was excited to share of family; but she always wanted to know what was happening in your life. She told me of her grandson in Criminal Minds and so watched it. Will miss her.
Diane Green
07/01/2014
I became acquainted with Nancy through the Des Moines Knitting Guild. As I got to know her better I realized what a strong woman she was, and family was very important. She had a lot of hard knocks in life but yet could always laugh about something. She gave me some fun stories about her time at Grand View and history of Des Moines. We'll miss you Nancy.
Barbara Nebel
06/29/2014
Nancy was truly a wonderful, strong and loving women. She loved her children unconditionally. She always cared for others first. I will miss her optimism and laughter.
James Bailey
06/29/2014
I am the second child of Nancy Bailey, my mother - She was a kind and wise woman who loved sheltered me. I will keep her memory alive in me and my family.
SCH
06/29/2014
Although I did not know your loved one personally, I am truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in Gods promise found at Revelation 21:4- "And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more..."